looking for colour ideas for this bookshelf im trying to revitalise.
gordon thespeed
4 years ago
I sanded the wood facia and and stained it light oak, i will replace the white shelf and two cabinets with simeler wood, looking for ideas and inspo for the colour on the background and perhaps the white side walls, ideas welcome :-)
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Comments (32)Start by taking out everything you don't want/need Paint your walls white to start with as this will give the room a fresh new feel, you can always change this if you want but you can't go wrong with white. Dulux pure brilliant white is a good choice so you don't get confused with the cold/warm undertones. Change the largest sofa for something smaller, I don't mind the other one as it is a modern style but if it is worn and you feel you need to change then now is the best time. Wool fabric is a great hard wearing choice and is easy to clean. I have children and have had mid charcoal wool fabric sofas for 4 years and they are perfect! Don't forget that your sofa is an investment so put your money into this as décor can be changed a lot cheaper! Paint the fire surround colour to a charcoal to make it stand out and also link in with the sofas NOW.... is the fun part! I'd concentrate on the red curtains and find some art work or wallpaper or a rug or cushion that you REALLY love with red in and possibly some other bright colours. Be creative & bold! I would consider changing the green curtains but by this stage you'll have a better feel of the room and where it is heading and how you want the room to look from here. If you are worried about the cost of curtains, I'd look at IKEA as you can get some lovely cheap curtains from there. Once you've got to this stage, I'd post some before pics and after pics for us on Houzz and ask for further advice on decorating as you would have a blank slate and something that you LOVE that you can work with on the colours to bring in touches of texture and warmth and comfort from there. Good Luck!...See MoreDark/small hallway and stairs, looking for colour ideas?
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Comments (12)Hi Tilly Thanks for your reply. The colour in the image is called Invisible, we stock this colour in Plank, Herringbone, Chervon and Versailles panel in various grades and sizes. What date did you need the product by? Best-priced Invisible Oak engineered wood plank product we have in stock: Invisible Oak Classic Grade 125mm x 2.5/10mm x RL Brushed Matt Lacquered. Price: £28.99 per m2 Boxes: 28 Total m2: 50.40m2 Total price: £1,461.09 Delivery: £85.00 Overall Total: £1,546.09 For reference, so you have an idea of the colour please see image below: Tilly you will also need to consider the installation process are you planning to float (using underlay) or glue down the floor? I can assist with that discussion if you are not sure? To discuss the project further please call the office and ask for Laurent or Jay. Tel: 020 8500 1940 Email info@woodfloors4u.co.uk Web: www.woodfloors4u.co.uk...See Moregordon thespeed
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